RIP to one of our own members

[tenfurlongs]

Longtime UIC member, and frequent contest player, Arsignman (Richard Stamper) passed away on June 1st. He was passionate about racing, enjoyed interacting here, and was particularly found of Saratoga. I was alerted to his passing by UIC member bitowisdom, who was a friend and contest partner of Richard. Our condolences to his family and friends. As bitowisdom reminded me, "UpinClass is just that, and I am sure that members just don't want to see people just disappear" without an acknowledgement. 

I'd like to create a Saratoga contest prize category in Richard's memory. What are some ideas, players? (Most winners $20+; Most winners?) Something relatively easy to keep track of for the scorer.

RIP Mr. Stamper.




TW

[tenfurlongs]

Obituary:

www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/carl-stamper-obituary?pid=207046813&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ObitShare_PPNBlock_072023&utm_content=ViewObituary&sfmc_id=333895463&env=bf14e02697192ecb0266c59124e5c9d68c23b19bd4f2c3e7f5f1ff9ced7ef3de&et_rid=333895463




TW

[1hooper]

Sad news. Loved our contests and others.
From the Town Square thread a few years ago....

My name is Richard alias arsignman from Arkansas where I have lived 53 years. The first track I went to was OAKLAWN PARK back when I was in college and have been hooked on the horses since. I've been fortunate to see many great horses and jockeys in my time at different tracks.
Tracks Oaklawn and Saratoga, Keeneland are my favorites also been to Churchill Downs, Ellis Park, Blue Ribbon Downs, La. Downs, Will Rogers, Remington Park, Lone StarPark
Horses Big Red, Alydar, Seattles Slew, Spectacular Bid, John Henry, Lure and many more
Jockeys Pat Day, Shoemaker, John Valasquez,
Trainers Woody Stephens,Charlie Whittingham, Chad Brown,

Biggest win was the Breeders Cup 2014 Work all Week Secret Circle Private Zone $2129.40 and Kentucky Derby 2008 Big Brown Eight Belles Denis of Cork $6891.20

[cherokeescot]

An active participant in our racing , golf , basketball and football contests . He will be sadly missed.

[PonyGirlJCM]

Sad news indeed …..sending good thoughts that his family finds warm memories healing to their hearts….
I agree about people  “disappearing “  without acknowledgment…..
I don’t know many of the players here but try to keep track of the ones I do…. and if haven’t  seen or heard from them in a while I try to reach out and hope to get a response…..

[thebobtailnag]

When ever some announces the death of anyone you were connected with it reminds us that we're all on the same train but we don't know where our stop is until we get to it. So lets all go to the club car and drink one in honor to Richard.

[Deleted]

i am so sorry to hear of
our astute member's passing.
i guess bitowisdom should
decide the appropriate
prize category
RIP

[tc]

Sorry to hear of Richard's passing. May he rest in peace.

[cherokeescot]

Arsignman made a great showing last year finishing 5th with 12 winners !

Top twelve bankrolls:

1) soundsofsaratoga- 4/38 $124.00 CHAMPION


2) cherokeescot 2/40 $117.90

3) maumeeriverangler- 4/40 $108.80

4) camourous 7/40 $108.80

5) arsignman- 12/40 $107.30

6) grommet- 4/40 $99.60

7) madameblum- 6/40 $99.50

8) propro- 5/39 $95.50

9) johnnybattbd- 11/40 $92.00

10) dblakers- 5/40 $85.10

11) onion- 5/37 $84.90

12) partsnut- 6/40 $84.50


Highest priced winner:

cherokeescot- $111.00 (Nutella Fella, 9/4)

[Badactor]

This is sad news, indeed... I am grateful for the moments he shared with us here at UpInClass.

[spiderjohn]

rip arsignman
U are already missed

[5wide]

I've had many fun times with you on many internet forums. RIP amigo.

[jacckk8]

Ugh. Sorry to hear this news.. sounds like he was a class man. RIP

[otis0930]

Sorry to read this. May he rest in peace.

[spankyupinclass]

RIP I regret we never met in person but 77 is a good full life.